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Dr. Michael Hughes, MD

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD is a family medicine physician in Fruita, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

281 N Plum St Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-9894

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hughes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes

3.9

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Fruita – Mar 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Gary D Phillips in Grand Junction, CO – May 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD is a family medicine physician in Fruita, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Intermountain...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1991
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More than three years ago
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Locations

Practice

Western Valley Family Practice PC281 N Plum St Fruita, CO 81521
1

Practice

Trailhead Clinics235 N 7th St Grand Junction, CO 81501
2

Practice

Lower Valley Hospital Association2237 Redlands Pkwy Grand Junction, CO 81507
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital

    2351 G Rd
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Family Health West Hospital

    300 W Ottley Ave
    Fruita, CO 81521

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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